by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 13, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Do you find yourself pressed for time during the busy work week and forced to rely upon quick, on-the-go meals? You’re not alone. Many Americans frequently stop for take-out on their way home from work or “order in” to get dinner on the table. While it might seem like...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 30, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
How much sugar do you consume every day? If you’re like most people I ask, you probably don’t know exactly. According to a 2010 USDA estimate, if you are an average American eating an average American diet, you are consuming a jaw-dropping 132 pounds of sweeteners per...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Apr 3, 2013 | Weight Management
Did you gain weight over the winter? If so, you’re not alone. Many people come out of the winter months carrying extra pounds. This happens for a variety of reasons. Typically, we spend more time indoors causing us to be less active. At the same time we tend to eat...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 6, 2013 | Exercise, Weight Management
One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you push yourself to exercise more, you will lose weight. And yet, often this is not the case. Obesity research shows that the role of exercise in weight loss has been wildly overstated. In fact,...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 18, 2012 | Weight Management
Life is stressful. No matter what you do, there will always be deadlines, inconveniences, time crunches, and negative interactions with others. This is especially true during the holiday season. This is the time of year when stress can be overwhelming. And it can...